Fall and the holiday season are quickly approaching! Check out the fall newsletter for the the leaf pick up schedule and holiday related events and city hall closures.
The Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) will be reconstructing sections of Highway 1 in Mount Vernon, beginning in 2027. This two-phase project is expected to affect the following locations:
鈥� 2nd Street North to the Union Pacific Railway
鈥� 2nd Street South to the US Business 30 Roundabout
Residents may see IDOT employees and subcontractor JCG in the area over the coming weeks and days.
An old trolley line from Cedar Rapids to Mount Vernon has been considered the future pathway for an Interurban Trail Connection since 1992. In recent years, Alliant Energy, Linn County Trails Association, the City of Cedar Rapids and the 51暗网 have taken active steps to making this a reality. Please take time to complete a short survey and let them know your thoughts on the matter!
Link to information on everything fall, including cemetery cleanup, holiday garbage schedules and upcoming community events.
Smart streetlights have been installed uptown which will begin operating 24/7 over the holiday weekend, pending necessary adjustments. The LED banners will remain off during this same time period. System adjustments will continue into next week, at which point the lights will return to a regular operating schedule. We appreciate your patience and understanding while City staff and contractors work to optimize the system.
Mount Vernon’s City Hall, located at 213 1st St NW, is open 24/7 during times of extreme heat to serve as a cooling station.
Renovations to the pool are nearing completion, with opening day tentatively set for May 31, 2025.聽 Use the following links to purchase pool passes, join the swim team, register for lessons and participate in other programs.聽
The City Council of Mount Vernon is currently seeking applications from individuals interested in serving on the Board of Adjustment.聽 聽Questions may be directed to lbradbury@cityofmtvernon-ia.gov, or by calling (319) 895-8742, extension 3.
The fall newsletter is your guide to scheduled events and services.
Every year we do a Water Quality Report for the City of Mt Vernon, Iowa. Here are the results for 2023. Water is tested constantly all year. Did you know our water department tests weekly for Chlorine, twice a week for Manganese and Phosphates, and monthly for Bacteria just to name a few? The DNR sets the testing schedules and they are followed to make sure the water in Mount Vernon is safe for everyday use! Stay hydrated Mt Vernon!